Tag Archives: Japan
Ocean Park (Part I): Drive Bargains and Epidemics
Hong Kong’s oldest theme park, Ocean Park, announced in January 2020 they would end their dolphin performances, as part of their “strategic
read moreNew Film: Inside Japan’s Dolphin Trade
During the 2020/21 dolphin hunting season, VICE World News traveled to the infamous Cove in Taiji, Japan. Their intent was to investigate
read moreNo Protections for Juvenile Dolphins in Taiji’s Hunts
Taiji, Japan: In Taiji’s notorious drive fisheries, juveniles and young calves are routinely slaughtered, taken captive and/or discarded at sea. Here, no
read moreThe Killing of Hope in Taiji
On Christmas Eve, a young minke whale, whose gender has not been identified, got trapped in a set of fishing nets owned by the
read moreHumpback Whale Freed From Fishing Nets
Dolphin Project, in collaboration with Life Investigation Agency, continues to report on the ground in Taiji, Japan, documenting the captive selection and
read moreO’Barry Versus Japan: Deportation Order Revoked!
Almost four years and ten months after Ric O’Barry was deported from Japan, the decision of the Tokyo High Court to revoke
read moreDolphin Project: A Voice for all Dolphins
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage throughout the world, Dolphin Project continues to maintain a global presence, acting as a voice
read moreOf Hope and Persistence
Amidst one of the world’s worst pandemics with the emergence of COVID-19, dolphin hunts have resumed in Taiji, Japan. And with it, the
read moreRisso’s Dolphins Targeted in Taiji’s Hunts
Amidst one of the world’s worst pandemics with the emergence of COVID-19, dolphin hunts have resumed in Taiji, Japan. And with it, the
read moreAmidst Pandemic, Taiji’s Dolphin Hunts Resume
Amidst one of the world’s worst pandemics with the emergence of COVID-19, dolphin hunts have resumed in Taiji, Japan. And with it, the
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